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John Sherry Obituary
The snow fell thickly that winter night. In the darkness, Frank and Maryann Sherry heard a scraping sound. It was 3 a.m.! They peered outside apprehensively.
Of course. It was their sixth and youngest child, John, 34, who had gotten up earlier than usual for his job as a broker at EuroBrokers at the World Trade Center, to drive over and shovel his elderly parents' walk.
Mr. Sherry, who was raising his family in his hometown, Rockville Centre, N.Y., performed his innumerable small acts of kindness quietly. He unstintingly gave money before the needy recipient had to ask; sneaked away during restaurant meals to pay the check; and when a sibling sought advice, he checked in daily until the turmoil passed, said one sister, Kristine DiLullo. With his smile and bear hug, he was an easy guy to lean on.
Although Mr. Sherry was not loud, he did not tiptoe through life. Convulsive laughter bubbled through his marriage to Missy, and parks and ice cream shops reverberated when he romped through them with their sons, James and Johnny. He was a bon vivant and was never more pleased than when sharing cheer with family. On New Year's Eve, parents, in-laws, siblings and swarms of children always came to Missy and John's to celebrate.
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Jacob Estrera
April 10, 2023
Also, if you scroll down a little bit, you will find Mike Kemp. He was my 5th grade teacher.
Jacob Estrera
April 10, 2023
My 5th grade teacher said that he had a friend die in 9/11 and I searched up his name and got here.
Annmarie & Joe Lisa
September 20, 2020
While September 11 is a tragic memory, I like to dwell on the significance of today...September 20th....John's birthday!
A fine young man who will always be remembered with love.
Colleen Henegan
September 11, 2020
The first time I visited the 9/11 memorial at the site of the World Trade Center I walked right up to the side of the fountain. I looked around for a minute then looked down at the names engraved in front of me. The first name I saw was John’s. I cried. I grew up in Rockville Centre and was a friend of John’s brother, Robert. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family and friends.
Colleen Henegan
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Vincent A. SALAMONI
September 10, 2020
Blessings ... prayers... continuing in GOD’s PLAN.
Fraternally in the TKE Bond,
~ Vince
Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles (M.S.A.)
Chaplain Corps, United States Navy (ret.)
Rev./Dr. A. Edward Moch
Alfred Moch
September 10, 2020
Though I never met Cousin John and His Family... I became aware later by my family circle, when I was involved with The Events of 9/11. All My Best Regards and Condolences are with you always. Peace & Love.
Annmarie Lisa
September 12, 2019
Will never forget you Johnny...a very special young man!
jen brauch
September 11, 2019
I visited the memorial at the site of the World Trade Center 6 years ago. I looked down at all of the names and promised I would take a name home with me and remember and pray for the person and the life that was left behind. The name I saw was John A. Sherry. When I got home, I googled him and saw pictures. I read about his family. I pray for his soul and his family frequently. I feel close to him. What a great person he seemed to be. I will continue to pray for his wife Missy and 2 boys. God Bless you always.
Assad Moufarege
September 11, 2019
Kind hearted, well grounded good man. Very mature for his age and for the profession we were in. I miss hanging out with him and Jimmy "The Fish" Lombardi. Missy, if you read this, John cared for you a great deal. I can still remember him speaking so highly of you.
Barbara Connolly
July 16, 2019
It was a tragic & sad loss of John, who was a husband, father, son, friend (and more) and I have faithfully prayed for them since 911. One need not know someone to know he is greatly missed. That the loss of this kind man in their life, his loving presence, his advice and his guidance... the loss of seeing him grow older and the loss of his love will be felt forever. God Bless John and his family.
Peter Garcia
July 15, 2019
John was our paper boy at 90 Jackson Avenue. I am approximately the same age John would have been if he was with us today. I remember playing soccer, hockey or running bases on the street in front of my house with the neighbors. Whenever John rode down the block on his bicycle I knew if I asked him to stop and play with us he would, even if he was pressed for time, even if for just a few minutes. I remember kindness, he was always smiling and his graciousness. I don't think I knew the word graciousness or its meaning at the time, we were only little kids. I did not understand until later in life that he was first person that I ever met that was gracious. I just figured the more the merrier. When John stopped to play with us it was merrier.
Rest in peace my friend. I saw the goodness in you even then, even though we were only little kids. I'm sure I was not the only one.
September 10, 2016
Every September 11th John is on my mind. I decided to google his name...the first message that I saw was from a great friend Timmy Mohr. I have incredible memories of RVC hanging with my so many of my friends. My house was on Marvin...Mohr's house on Walnut. I would have a choice whether to take Burtis or Morris as I would ride or walk to Tim's house. I would always take Burtis because John's house was on that route. John...you continue to be loved and missed by so many. Tim...crazy that I stumbled upon your post. Take Care!!
Mike Kemp
RVC
Tim Mohr
September 10, 2016
15 years and I can remember everything about that day like it was yesterday. I have spent 15 years avoiding these sites and all the memorials that come up around this time every year. John I think of you and the others we all knew often. Those little things that make you remember better times. My brother and his family now live in the house I grew up in on walnut avenue. When We visit we always pass the house you grew up on our way home. I remember fondly playing soccer with you, seeing you in the neighborhood and as I read Gene Devine's post I remember the last time I saw you. I bumped into you down around Wall Street. We lost track of time catching up and grabbing an impromptu lunch.
Rest in peace.
Pat Barry
September 10, 2016
To me John was that great kid on my father's soccer team, The Shamrocks. He used to sport a Lone Ranger t-shirt I remember. He was ALWAYS laughing and smiling. When he was tan his teeth were SO WHITE!! He was a great athlete and I remember one soccer game he came running from his car to the soccer field striping out of his baseball uniform and putting on the soccer one, it was hysterical!! Shirts and socks were flying!! I knew him better as a young kid, but he always said hello to me and he remained great friends with my brother. He is truly missed by so many.
Barbi (Ennis) Connolly
September 1, 2016
It is coming up on 911 again, we were attending Mass (live in AZ) when it was announced that Tower 2 fell. Our Church adopted John and I snagged a flier....I have said a Prayer for him and all of his family every day since. He was no doubt a good man, and surely missed by all that knew him, even those who did not, like myself. God Bless all that were lost and condolences to their family and friends forever. Barbi Ennis Connolly
August 4, 2015
I met johns parents today at panera bread and fell in love...so did my daughter and my grandchild Ava...we were smitten with them...they must have been blessed by a loving God...we cried when they left...I loved them immediately...God bless you both...Frank told me we will meet again in heaven
Joe Bellido
September 25, 2014
I met John while working for Salomon Brothers. I had few dealings with him but when I did it was always filled with jokes and laughing out loud. I could remember a company dinner we had and most of the whole time he just made me laugh so hard. You instantly become a friend of his just by his warm genuine personality. John is one I'll always remember as a loving sweet guy. I pray for his family and friends.
Nicolas Martinez Jr.
September 12, 2011
My name is Nick Martinez Jr I grew up with a great friend who's name was Steven Casella in RVC NY during my years in SSHS 85-89 Mrs. Casella's home was a Godsend to me. She was a surrogate mother to me coming from a broken home like I did. Everyday after school to go to her home and see Scotty Casella and John there hanging out. John was kind to me, he took me in even though he was the coolest and most popular guy in SSHS. When I came back from Gulf War 1 in the Marine Corp I bump into John in RVC and he was very supportive of me. When I was a kid I asked him once why they called him "Pretty Boy", and he laughed humbly and downplayed it. That was John, he was kind and special and humble. When I saw him the week before 9/11 I was near the LIRR tracks in RVC and he was in a suit and tie rushing off to work. If I knew it would be the last time I would have seen him, I would have hugged him. He blessed everyone with his presence and made all of us feel welcomed. God bless you John, I thank you for your friendship. I miss those days. Psalm 1 verse 6.
Nick Martinez Jr
September 12, 2011
I saw John under the LIRR rail in RVC on my way home from Gulf War 1 and the Marines and he was on his way to work. We locked eyes and I said hello and we shook hands. I knew John through my great friend Steven Casella. Mrs. Casella's home was always a hang out for Stevens friends and John was friends with Scotty Casella, Stevens older brother. Mrs.C was a Godsend to me and John was there all the time. I once asked him why they called him "Pretty Boy" and he smiled and was humble about it, even though he knew every girl thought he was the cutest guy around. I was 3 years younger than John and yet he was kind and friendly to me. I wanted to be like him and i think every guy in RVC wanted to be around him. He made you feel comfortable and as if you mattered. Being one of very few hispanics in RVC back in the 80's could be akward but he made me always feel welcomed. I loved John for being such a good soul to me. It was like being able to say hello to the coolest guy in SSHS and yet, as cool as he was, he always said hello back. I saw John again the week before 9/11 in a suit and tie in the same exact spot, if I knew it would be the last time I would see him, I would have hugged him. God bless you John you were a very special and real person. Psalm 1 verse 6
Kristen Sedita Dugan
September 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Raymond Street was a great place to grow up & Johnny was part of that memory for me.
Laura (Braun) Albarano
September 11, 2011
John you are very much missed. You always had a smile and a way to make everyone else smile. God bless you and your family.
Annmarie & Joe Lisa
September 11, 2011
John, We ALL miss you EVERYDAY. During your shortened life you set such good examples for the younger generation of children in the Sherry family. You would be so proud of them. God bless you & keep you in the palm of his hand.
Kelly MacCaskill
September 11, 2011
All my thoughts to you and your family Missy. John was such a nice person with a great smile.
Donna Buckley
September 11, 2011
Missy, You are in our thought and prayers today. Love , hugs and kisses to you. I am sure the ladybugs are with you today. Take care with love, Donna
Linda Civitano
September 11, 2011
Johnny,
God Bless you, your family, & the USA. You will not be forgotten.
Steven Santoro
September 11, 2011
When I saw your name on the CNN broadcast today I thought about our childhood growing up on Raymond St. A lot of the other kids looked up to you. You were like the Price of the block! My prayers are with you and your family today.
Seth Salwen
September 11, 2011
John, I can still hear your laugh and picture your smile. A gentleman in every sense of the word. God bless you and your family, bro. Rest in peace my friend. Rest in peace.
Karen Oneill ( doran)
September 11, 2011
Still thinking of John, Missy and the boys and of family. Love you and miss you all. Karen xxx
Patrick and Breid Reynolds
September 9, 2011
I miss you John, You were such a shining light in this world. My life is richer for having known you. There is so much more to say but its hard to type through the tears...I love you..
Kymberli
September 5, 2011
We remember...and we lift you up.
Christine Fiori (Mulhern)
August 16, 2011
Dear Missy, You and your sons are in my prayers so often and I pray for your peace, strength and courage to carry on after so tragically losing your wonderful husband John. I know he is up in Heaven with God and is at peace in paradise. I attended his memorial service at St. Agnes and you were so strong and courageous when you read his eulogy. You are an amazing lady and mother and may God Bless You and Your Family. Love always,
Tracy Osbolt
September 11, 2008
thoughts of you.....
Tracy Osbolt
Athens, Ga
frank torchia
September 11, 2008
Amazing it has been 7 years, and yet it seems like yesterday sometimes. Missy, Iwant you to know that John has been in mine and my daughter's prayers each night before we go to bed. As well as you and the boys. Though time and distance has seperated us, I want yo uto know that prayers and good thoughts are sent your way each and every day. Today, I want you to know that each and every hour my family will lifting you and your sons up in prayer.
Your stregnth and character are inspiration for me Missy. And if there anything that you ever need, please do not hesitate to call. May God continue to bless you and your family and keep you in His loving arms.
Frank Torchia
anthony balzo
September 9, 2008
John,its been 7 years sinced you left us here on earth,but forever in our hearts.Growing up you were the little brother i never had.affectionaly i called you "meathead" the name rob gave you and just stuck with you inside the family.I could remember you putting on my shoulder pads and helmet when i played for the baldwin bombers, your father walked in the front door of my house and you ran into him (below the belt),your dad didnt stay to visit.I remember taking you and christine snow shoveling when L.I.used to get big snowstorms,christine complained and you were to young to work a shovel.After getting paid for the work we would play cards with pop for hours.The memories at malibu in the summer,going to the restaurant afterwards and drinking soda from behind the bar.I could go on,but just thinking of these times brings a smile to my face.I know one day we will see each other again,until then,keep watching over us. LOVE cousin ANT
Heather
April 9, 2008
John, I met your brother recently and he had soo many wonderful stories to tell about you. He is so proud of you and all you accomplished. He is and always will keep your memory alive through his conversations with others. I was a complete stranger and by the end of our talk I felt I had known you for years. I have shed tears for what your family has lost I hope you are looking down on them and keeping them safe.
Doug Abraham
September 22, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Carol Ann Sitek (Cino)
September 11, 2007
Missy,
I've thought about you so much over the last 6 years, and have been wanting to get in touch with you, just to tell you how sorry I am.
You have been in my thoughts and my prayers, and I wish you all the best.
I too, just recently lost my husband suddenly, and I've been thinking about you even more!
Please take care and maybe one day our paths will cross
Frank Torchia
September 11, 2007
Missy,
Words can not say how heart broken I was when I heard about John. He was one of the first friends I had when I first moved to RVC in 1977. We both went to Morris School and had Mr. Milliken in 5th grade. After school we went seperate ways. I remember in 1990 while I walking through Roosevelt Field, who do I see, John Sherry and Scott Casella. We catch up for a short time. No one can know what it is like growing up in Long Island New York, the closeness, the friendships. John will always be a part of my life, the way he took me under his wing in 5th grade, to make sure that no one picked on me, especially when he found out that I too was Italian. May God continue to comfort Missy and their two boys.
Frank Torchia [email protected]
September 7, 2007
Thinking of you John.
God Bless your family, the boys, your mom and dad and your siblings. I know Michele and your mom and dad from a support group. They are wonderful people and love you very much,,,as you know.
Nancy Nee
sister of FF George Cain..ladder 7
kristine
June 9, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
March 9, 2007
In remembrance....
Diane Semmling
September 27, 2006
Hi. I responded on 9/11/01 as a member of the Coast Guard Reserve. CWO Isralsky and I walked up to Ground Zero from the Battery Maritime Building that evening. We trudged through the sacred ash to distribute dust masks. Along the way up Church Street I picked up a random piece of paper of the millions blown about. It was an invoice or accounting statement for John Sherry's purchase of Jimmy Buffett tickets at the Nassau Coliseum. Just ironic hiking on a Tuesday past Labor Day-Many "Coasties" are "parrotheads" and appreciate the same elan, that zest as John had.
I managed to call Eurobrokers a few weeks later and mailed them this dusty relic. Now five years later I am putting a face to the name on the invoice. Hello family. You are always in our hearts. Sincerely, Diane R. Semmling, USCGR [email protected]
Muriel & John Viteritti
September 12, 2006
To the Sherry family,
You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget John and all those we lost.
Love,
Muriel & John
Daniel S
September 11, 2006
God Bless John A. Sherry's family and friends. You will never be forgotten.
Jennie Farrell
September 8, 2006
I had the honor of meeting your brother and sisters at the screening of Brothers Lost. I felt as if we were one family united by our love for our brothers, who we miss so very much. I know you must be so proud of all of them..and you must have been so proud of Robert. He spoke so lovingly of you. I pray that God will bless your family with comfort, hope and love. May he always keep you close to him. God Bless you, John.
With Love,
jennie Farrell
Sister of James Cartier
South Tower,105th floor
September 11, 2001
Daniel Sherry
September 10, 2005
God bless the sherry`s.
Tori Smith
September 15, 2004
It was 3 years ago this past weekend since 9/11. Seeing all the stuff on T.V. made it all so real again. After the attacks, my mother got me a "Mercy Bracelet". A plain sterling silver bracelet with a name on it, the name belonging to a victim in one of the 9/11 attacks. My bracelet had John Sherrys name on it. Everytime I wear that bracelet, I pray for him, his family amd our country. It is a constant reminder to not take ANYTHING for granted, to cherish EVERY day the Lord has given us. I hope his family is doing well, I still pray for them and I wore my bracelet this past weekend as a silent tribute to John and all the other victims. We will NEVER forget. God Bless!
Gene Devine
December 29, 2003
What a hard thing - to write a tribute to such a great person as was John Sherry. I only wish I had known this site was here earlier as I would have done this long ago.
I have known John my entire life, literally. We grew up right across the street from each other, born a month apart, both the youngest of many, with a number of our older siblings that were also friends. John is interwoven throughout my childhood memories, and now more than ever, over two years after that tragic day, the memories of our times together come streaming back to me. Climbing the white birch tree in my backyard, playing tricks on John's late grandfather - "Pop", or my late dad Tom; sneaking around my house using the baseboard radiators and furniture to keep our feet from hitting the floor, which we pretended was hot lava; the summer nights that seemed endless, especially when you were playing kick-the-can or ring-a-leevio and were hiding in the bushes of Mrs. Smith's house, or the Westhoff's, or the O'Connell's; playing roller hockey for hours and hours and hours with Matt O, Vinny, Matty D, Bobby, Brendan; I could go on and on and on and on.
My friend and former neighbor Wally Rooney wrote a wonderful tribute to John and mentioned how close our neighborhood was, and that was so true. Our three families spent so many wonderful holidays together, the types of holiday gatherings you only see in movies these days, but we were fortunate enough to have lived it and shared it with John and all the Sherrys and the Rooneys. Although some distance came between John and I after college, as happens when you begin a new stage in your life, we always had that bond that was easily rekindled only the way you can with someone who really knows you, knows the fabric of your soul, from so many hours spent together in the early stages of your life. Whenever we ran into each other we would catch up, and I would look forward to running into John on the Street, on the LIRR, or around town, so that we could exchange updates on our selves and our loved ones. I cannot put into words how sorry I am that this is gone now, that John has moved on to a better place, not just for John's wife and sons and his wonderful family, but for all of the people who I know he affected just like me, the people whom he could bring a smile to just by a chance meeting while out getting some milk. May his memory live on in all of our hearts, and may God shine blessings down on Missy, James, Johnny and the Sherry family. Love always,
Gene Devine
Baldwin, NY
LAURA (BRAUN) ALBARANO
September 11, 2003
I WENT TO SSHS WITH JOHN AND REMEMBER HIM AS THE KID WHO WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND LAUGHING - GOD BLESS HIM AND YOU HIS FAMILY. I HADN'T SEEN JOHN IN A LONG TIME AND DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS IN THE TOWERS UNTIL A MUTUAL FRIEND CALLED AND TOLD ME SHE SAW HIM NAME ON A LIST. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.
Kate Sherry
September 10, 2003
My heart goes out to the friends and family of John. I didn't know him, but I caught sight of his "missing" photo a few days later, and felt a connection just by sharing the same last name. This being the second anniversary, I am finding myself again thinking of him, and saying a silent prayer not only for him, but for his family. My best to all of you.
Michael Angley
September 3, 2003
John and I grew up together. I have not seen him in years, but I always knew he was there. I'm proud of what he became and I know that he's still there. As a writer I cannot find the words to describe what I feel. What does this mean? I know that I pray for his family and John's gentle spirit. Kindergarten, Elementary School, Jr. High, High School was a long time ago, but the memories seem like yesterday. Hanging out by the bowling ally in RVC seems like a recent dream. How far have we come? Not far enough it would seem. I love you John! I'll see you on the other side. -Michael
Kathleen Furey
August 30, 2003
Mr. and Mrs. Sherry and Family:
I will never forget 9-11 and I certainly will never forget John. I have not seen John since South Side and had no idea that John worked in the twin towers. I found out about John the next day while at a mass at St. Agnes. I will never forget that day, seeing Mr. Sherry in one of the pews just crying his heart out. He truly broke mine, for I know that John was a special person. I know that you will never let that day go, and I hope that you will never let his memory fade.
God bless you all and know that John is at peace.
Tina Cohen
August 18, 2003
Mr. & Mrs. Sherry and Family:
I have never had the pleasure of meeting or knowing John.
But I did meet his very lovely parents in the mall, just yesterday.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both and the rest of your and John's family.
God Bless!
Tracy Osbolt
August 14, 2003
had i'd known about this guest book, i would have been the 1st to sign......
so many precious memories....the way the 4 of us met...somewhere out on the Atlantic Ocean in '94....the trips together..."y'all gonna make me lose my mind - up in here, up in here!"...our faithful friend - 'the Goombay Smash'_....the trip down south so that John could see a cow....my word...& i'm forever indebted to John for his brilliant "Barney"
influenced solution of teaching McKay to say her last name..."Hey Mr. 'Higginbotham' -bop-itty-bop..."
I really am happy when i think of John....and it's nice to smile when i think of him.
i love you Mis~
Tracy
J V
July 13, 2003
I want to say I am sorry to the family of John.
May Good Bless You
May his soul rest in peace.
KAREN & SHARON SHEPPARD
November 18, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GRACE AND PEACE TO YOU MISSY AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
James Roe
September 20, 2002
As part of a Rolling Requiem in Seattle on 9/11/02 each singer was given a heart shaped badge with a name written on it. Assignment was by chance and as chance would have it, I was given John Anthony Sherry. Our singing was not a performance but a statement, and it was my privilege to sing the bass part in the name of John Anthony Sherry.
I have discovered just who it was in whose name I was singing. It appears he was a man of principle who had set his mark high; was loyal to his family and his friends and beloved by many.
Recently a friend saw the heart-shaped badge in my truck and asked who that was. I said it was the name of a fellow singer with a natural big second bass who sang Mozart's Requiem with me but had recently died.
Don't tell me he was a Tenor.
Lori Beth Rodrigues
September 17, 2002
Dear Family Members of John,
My name is Lori Beth Rodrigues. You don't know me, and I didn't know John personally, however, I would like you to know that I was one of the many singers in the Rolling Requiem, this September 11th, where over 500 singers got together to sing the Mozart's Requiem to commemorate the loss of precious life on this day last year. We each received a heart pin, with the name of a victim of this tragedy, that we would be singing for. I sang for John Sherry. I want you to know that I am honored and blessed to be able to sing for him, and for you, his family, and to be able to connect spiritually through song. I was happy to find this website, to learn a bit more about him, and his life. It turns out, we are very similar in many ways...I too am from Long Island--Lindenhurst; I work for a financial firm in Manahattan (Midtown), and I will be 30 years old in February. I am grateful to be a part of the memory of his life. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts. Please feel free to contact me 212.532.9898 x223
God Bless,
Lori Beth Rodrigues:-)
Susan Miller (formerly of RVC)
September 10, 2002
My sincere condolences to Missy & the Sherry family. Although I haven't seen John in years, I do remember his kindness & the warmth of his smile. My thoughts & prayers will be with you always.
kelly maccaskill
September 9, 2002
Dear Missy and Family,
I went to South Side HS with John, class of 1985.
Since your loss of John on 9/11 you and your family have not left my thoughts.
How do you go on? That's what i asked myself in May 1988, when my brother John passed away. I miss him everyday and he still plays a part in my life today. It truely amazing how strong you become and what gets me through life is, although a big part of me went with him he gave me a bigger part of him to carry on with.
I'm sorry I'm chatting away. I know our relationships to our lost loved ones are different, but the sudden lost factor and the love we had are simular.
Missy please I grieve with you everyday. You are not alone. Your husband was a wonderful person with a great smile.
Love Always,
Kelly DiBenedetto(MacCaskill), A friend from SSHS,RVC
Gay Boyle
September 9, 2002
I never had the pleasure of meeting John, but I have heard wonderful things about him. May his soul be free.
Melissa Petrillo
September 8, 2002
I only knew John briefly when he came in to purchase a shower door from NY Shower Door. He was always so pleasant, even when we told him there was a delay, never once did he complain. God bless the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa
Zenobia Conkerite
August 13, 2002
To the Sherry Family:
It's been way too long since I've seen you so the last time I saw Johnny was when he was probably 7 years old. I want to convey to you my personal grief in the loss of your son and brother and to let you know that you are all in my prayers. A loss is tragic however I am certain that due to the closeness of your family and the love that you all share with each other, that each of you have the greatest gift of all. Each other.
Wally Rooney
July 30, 2002
I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH ALL A MORE PERSONAL INSIGHT INTO JOHN'S LIFE. MANY HAVE SHOWN INTEREST WORLDWIDE IN ALL LIVES LOST. IT MUST BE HARD TO BE SO FAR AWAY FROM IT AND GRASP THE REALITY OF IT ALL.
FOR JOHN'S SAKE I'D LIKE TO SHARE A LITLE ABOUT HIS LIFE; SINCE I REMEMBER THE DAY HE WAS BROUGHT HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. THE BABY BROTHER THAT MY BEST FRIEND ROBERT SHERRY HAD ALWAYS WANTED; TO GO ALONG WITH THEIR 4 SISTERS. JOHN WAS THE LAST ADDITION TO A GREAT LOVING FAMILY IN OUR OLD FASHIONED NEIGHBORHOOD IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE, LONG ISLAND,NY.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES STOPPED OVER EACH OTHERS HOUSES ON THE DIFF. HOLIDAYS. THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN WERE ALL FRIENDS. WE PLAYED IN THE STREETS AND BACKYARDS; ATE MEALS AND SLEPT OVER EACH OTHERS HOUSES. WE WENT TO THE SAME BEACHES IN THE SUMMER, AND PLAYED IN THE LEAVES AND SNOW IN THE FALL AND WINTER.
THE SHERRY FAMILY WAS THE CORNERSTONE OF THAT NEIGHBORHOOD IN MANY WAYS. 6 CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, IN A LOVING, SHARING, FAITH FILLED FAMILY; JOHN BEING THE YOUNGEST.
HIS PARENTS OWNED THEIR OWN FAMILY ITALIAN RESTAURANT, WHERE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WORKED JOBS ALONG SIDE THEIR CHILDREN. TALK ABOUT GENEROUS AND PATIENT PEOPLE! ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING HOW LOUSY SOME OF US WERE AT WASHING DISHES,BUSSING TABLES,ETC. I SPEAK FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
BUT THE SHERRY'S WERE THE GLUE THAT KEPT MANY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TOGETHER AT THEIR BUSINESS AND HOME.
JOHN WAS A GREAT KID, AND MANY THINGS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. WHETHER HE WAS RIDING HIS BIKE TO THE CANDY STORE FOR THE OLDER KIDS[IF HE BROKE HIS PREVIOUS RECORD TIME, HE WOULD GET TO KEEP EXTRA CANDY-WHICH HE ALWAYS DID]. HE WAS A LEAVES RAKER, A SNOW SHOVELER, A GRASS CUTTER, A DOG/CAT FEEDER AND WALKER, MAIL RETRIEVER, AND MANY OTHER THINGS.
MANY A TIME MY PARENTS WOULD COME HOME TO FIND THE CHORES THEY HAD GIVEN ME WERE DONE TO PERFECTION. ONLY A FEW DAYS LATER WOULD THEY FIND OUT THAT I HAD CONTRACTED THE CHORES OUT TO JOHN; AND HE WOULD ASSEMBLE HIS OWN CREW OF FRIENDS TO DO THE JOBS. JOHN WAS EAGER TO MAKE MONEY, AND MY CHORES WERE DONE. WHAT A LAUGH!
WHEN HE WAS OLDER I ARRANGED FOR HIS FIRST JOB INTERVIEW ON WALL ST. WHEN THE COMPANY PRESIDENT [VINNY GRIFFO] FOUND OUT THAT HIS PARENTS OWNED AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT, TO GO ALONG WITH HIS OTHER HIGH QUALIFICATIONS; JOHN HAD THE JOB BEFORE HE EVEN INTERVIEWED.
JOHN WAS HARD WORKING, DILIGENT, TRUSTWORTHY, AND LOYAL. EVERYBODY AT THE FIRM LIKED HIM, AND HE FIT IN WELL.
HE SURVIVED MANY JOB CUTS WITHIN THE FIRM AS THE BOND BROKERING BUSINESS CHANGED DRASTICALLY DURING THE LATE EIGHTIES. JOHN WAS WITH ME THE DAY THE FIRM WENT OUT OF BUSINESS, AND THE DOORS WERE PADLOCKED THE NEXT DAY. A FIRM THAT ONCE HAD 2,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDIDE, HAD BEEN PAIRED DOWN TO A FEW HUNDRED AND THEN SHUT DOWN.
MANY WORKERS NEVER RESURFACED IN THE BUSINESS; BUT JOHN WAS PERSISTENT, AND AFTER A FEW MONTHS WE WERE ABLE TO GET HIM A JOB IN A NEW EMERGING MARKETS AREA AT ANOTHER FIRM.
JOHN TOOK OFF FROM THERE. HE BECAME A VERY SUCCESSFUL BROKER AND BEFORE LONG, COMPETING FIRMS WERE BIDDING FOR HIS SERVICES. EVEN SUCCESSFUL FRIENDS IN OTHER NON-RELATED INDUSTRIES OFFERED HIM SALES POSITIONS.
I KNEW THIS FROM OUR MANY TRAIN RIDES TOGETHER BACK TO OUR HOMETOWN OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, WHERE WE BOTH SETTLED AND WERE RAISING OUR OWN FAMILIES. JOHN EVEN BOUGHT A HOUSE AROUND THE CORNER FROM ME.
MANY A TIME IN THE TRAIN PARKING LOT, OR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, HIS CELL PHONE WOULD RING; AND HIS LOVELY WIFE MISSY WOULD SAY " YOU MUST BE TALKING TO WALLY, BECAUSE YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HOME AN HOUR AGO." SHE WAS RIGHT. IF SHE NEEDED SOMETHING QUICK, SHE WOULD TELL HIM TO NOT GO DOWN MY STREET. WE USED TO LAUGH ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME.
WE WERE LIKE FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT CONVERSATIONALIST AND GREAT LISTENER. MANY TIMES HE WOULD ASK MY OPINION ON BUSINESS AND OTHER MATTERS, AND MANY TIMES GOT LONG WINDED OPINIONS AND ANSWERS. I SOMETIMES WISH FOR HIS YOUNG SONS[JAMES AND JOHN]AND HIS WIFE'S SAKE; THAT MY ADVICE DIDN'T HELP LEAD HIM TO WALL ST: WHERE HIS SUCCESSFUL, BEAUTIFUL LIFE WAS TRAGICALLY AND INEXCUSABLY TAKEN FROM HIM.
Muriel Santillan
July 16, 2002
John: Its been quite some time since i last saw you. I will always remember you as the nicest guy. May God bless you and your family.
DEBBIE , PAUL & DINA
May 26, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS THE SHERRY FAMILY.
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May God bless you and the fmaily and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace..........
April 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..JOHN A.SHERRY AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ST.JOHN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN....AMEN
EBI Memorial Website
March 19, 2002
For a more in-depth memorial tribute for John and his EBI colleagues lost on 9/11, please also visit:
http://wtc.technologyshoppe.com/
Thank you.
Kate Pappas
February 4, 2002
Dear Missy and boys, Your were our neighbors when you got married and we remember you as such a sweet couple. We were so saddened to hear about John, he was always such a nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Love Kate and Perry Pappas
tom marshall
January 28, 2002
Johnny, Thanks for all the sports and fun things you and the rest of the gang showed me growing up on Raymond St.
And Thanks for all those rides home from the Train Station after work.
We all Miss You. God Bless you and your family.
John Albarano
January 9, 2002
Although its been years since we have seen each other , Ill always remember you as the kid who always had a smile on his face and who constantly was laughing. God Bless you and your family.
Cindy Lontos
January 2, 2002
Our prayers and thoughts are with cousins Frank and Maryanne and all of the Sherry Family.
Teresa Jahn
December 12, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
patricia nugent
December 5, 2001
My self and family's prayers are with you and your family. May the light of your soul guide you, may you never be isolated.
with love john and your family.
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